Instead of debating a free market for medicine versus socialism, we’re reduced to watching Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders fight over Obamacare versus socialism.
POLITICS
The basic and crucial political issue of our age is: capitalism versus socialism, or freedom versus statism. For decades, this issue has been silenced, suppressed, evaded, and hidden under the foggy, undefined rubber-terms of “conservatism” and “liberalism” which had lost their original meaning and could be stretched to mean all things to all men. – AYN RAND
Donald Trump’s Nationalism Against Free Market Capitalism
When it’s for the sake of The Nation, capitalism and free markets are out the window.
Jeb Bush’s Brand of Welfare Statism
Bush’s proposal merely reinforces the false idea that government has a right to force some to be the keepers of others. He wants to pass it off to the states.
Why Does the Left Support Wall Street?
The rhetoric from the Left is intransigent in its denunciation of wealth. However, Leftists in power behave differently than their rhetoric would lead us to expect. They enact legislation and regulation which actually helps enrich crony businesses, such as big banks. Why?
Sorry, Obama Didn’t Build That: Americans Progress Despite Obama’s Regressive Policies
Despite politicians’ attacks on open markets and individual freedom, people keep getting richer and living longer.
Want To Know Who the Next President Will Be?
In a free country, adults ought to be allowed to speculate.
Military Social Engineering: The Myth of a Gender-Neutral Playing Field
Official lies and deception will eventually reveal themselves with unnecessary loss of lives on the battlefield.
The Busybody Left: Using Taxes For Regressive Social Engineering
Handing out vast amounts of the taxpayers’ money is the way the federal government has expanded its power far beyond the powers granted by the Constitution — thereby limiting the freedom of individuals, localities and states.
The Benevolence of Capitalism vs The Paternalism of the Welfare State
Before the arrival of modern welfare state, voluntary, private-sector institutions had evolved to serve as the market providers for many of those “social services” now viewed as the near-exclusive prerogative of the government. Unfortunately, after nearly a century of increasing political and cultural collectivism, the historical memory of the pre-welfare state era has all but been lost.
Slavery Is Impossible Under Capitalism
Capitalism, in its quest for profit drives out concerns with irrelevant factors such as race, gender, and so forth.
Middle East Refugees, Immigration and Assimilation
Obama may think of himself as a citizen of the world, but he was elected President of the United States, not head of a world government, and that does not authorize him to gamble the lives of Americans for the benefit of people in other countries.
Federal “No-Fly List” is A Personal Enemies List for Politicians
Under the guise of fighting terrorism, the federal government has been able to create its very own enemies list.
There Is No Social Security Santa Claus
Social Security is financial unsustainable and morally bankrupt.
Shame on Donald Trump…For Offending Terrorists?
In what universe is it even a tiny bit excusable for anyone to commit the atrocities of Islamic terrorists merely because they feel offended?
Dangers of Imposing Economic Equality
Some thoughts on Piketty’s Capital in the Twenty-First Century.
Criticizing Islam and Free Speech
Lynch, who is the Attorney General of the United States, is advancing the idea that not merely actions, but thoughts, ideas and feelings can and must be against the law, and are worthy of prosecution.
Career Republicans Killed Their Party; Not Donald Trump
The Republican Party was not hijacked by Donald Trump. It was already dead.
Terrorism is a a Real Threat; So Is Unlimited Government
Terrorists are a real threat. So is government with a blank check.
Obama vs Reality: President Obama’s Speech Reveals His Disconnect with Reality
Our only real choice is between destroying ISIS over there or waiting for them to come over here and start killing Americans. As in other cases, Obama has made a choice that reflects politics and rhetoric, rather than reality.
“Inciting Violence” with Words
When you take a particular position on abortion, Planned Parenthood, taxes, socialized medicine, or anything at all – from any direction – you are not “poisoning” or “inciting” anyone. You’re simply stating your position. The emotional response and behavioral follow-up (if any) of others is their own responsibility.
San Bernardino Terrorist Attack: Another Inconvenient Fact for the P.C. Narrative
Does anyone actually believe that gun control laws will put an end to Islamic-inspired violence?
“Democratic Socialism” Means The Loss of Liberty
The “freedom” about which Bernie Sanders speaks, and before him Franklin Roosevelt, in fact, involves a loss of liberty into an even greater degree of political paternalism.
Lessons from Europe on Intolerant Immigrants
Europe provides a valuable lesson for Americans — on what not to do.
Ten Things Every Economist Should Know about the Gold Standard
The gold standard was hardly perfect, and gold bugs themselves sometimes make silly claims about their favorite former monetary standard. But these things don’t excuse the errors many economists commit in their eagerness to find fault with that “barbarous relic.”
Translating Political Double Speak
It is amazing how many different ways the same thing can be said, creating totally different impressions.
Random Thoughts for November 2015
Random thoughts on the passing scene…
The Ideas Behind The Islamist (Jihadist) Movement
Understanding the Jihadists.
Secure Our Borders Against Terrorists
There was a painful irony when France’s immediate response to the terrorist attacks in Paris was to close the borders. If they had closed the borders decades ago, they might have avoided this attack.
How To Prevent The Next Paris Tragedy
“Thoughts and prayers won’t stop the next attack. This war against civilization must be fought or lost.”
Before Saying, “I Support France,” Please Read This
Unless or until you start to rethink your stance, you have no business expressing compassion towards the victims of people in attacks whose perpetrators – knowingly or not – you aid and support via your positions.
The Media Attacks Ben Carson Because He is a Respected Black Man Who Disagrees With The Left
The media attacks Dr. Carson because he is a black figure that is a threat to the left’s vision and the Democrats’ voting base.
Politicians Have The Power To Legally Force Stupid Ideas Upon Us
Spoiled party kids may have stupid ideas, but they can’t impose them on the rest of us. Politicians can, and do. It’s an important distinction to remember.